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Djolé is pronounced "jo-lay" and it is the word which the Mandinka people of West Africa use to describe the joy of life. This is something that is captured in the music which this wonderfully explorative and innovative group perform. Djolé is comprised of Niel Golden, Joby Baker, Doug Galbraith, Scott Sheerin, Sara Marreiros, and Tobin Stokes. Also joining them for this disc are Michael Baron, Dean Samuel, Stephen Kent, Danuel Tate, and Enrique Rivas. Together they perform some musical magic, wandering through new territory with their "timeless sound interwoven with jazz influences." Each track draws forth something new and unique from the listener's perspective, as well. There are a number of diverse and unique instruments used on this disc, far too many to name here, however you could pretty well travel the world through their use. Sara adds a poignant haunting effect to a number of the tracks with her vocal twinings, and gives greater depth to the already enriching pieces. "Cadboro Bay" is a place which is very familiar to me. I spent many summers there as I was growing up, as it was only a mile or so from my home. The tidal flow is captured with the melody, and Sara's vocals carry you along like a refreshing ocean breeze. It is a track which I found to be both relaxing and invigorating. A light and jazzy refrain is found in "Sutukum," a traditional piece. The soprano saxophone takes center stage, the notes pouring forth from it dancing about and above the melody, with the beat being kept by a Moroccan frame drum. Add in a Fender Rhodes and you have a rather incongruous blend, but it is quite pleasing to both the ears and soul. The final track on this disc is "The Idea of Earth," an original Djolé composition. It incorporates a number of those world wide instruments I mentioned earlier, from the tabla to the didgeridoo, and is a rather playful piece incorporating all of the unique sounds which come from the instruments. What the mind thinks should emerge as no more than a cacophony, is in reality a beautiful piece. Djolé is a group who's music excites and explores new avenues of approach, blending the not so obvious with traditional arrangements. They are to be enjoyed, and listened to repeatedly.

the musicians

Joby Baker (Bass, Drums, Synthesizer & Voice).

Doug Galbraith (Kora, Nylon String Guitar, Electric Guitar, Drums, Clave, Conga, Djembe & Sabar).

Niel Golden (Tabla, Doumbek, Tar, Tambourine, Woodblock & Shaker).

Sara Marreiros (Voice).

Scott Sheerin (Flute, Soprano Saxophone).

Tobin Stokes (Piano & Vibes).

Also featuring performance contributions by:

Michael Baron (Hand Drum & Shaker).

Stephen Kent (Didgeridoo, Click Stick & Shaker).

Enrique Rivas (Surdo & Cuica).

Dean Samuel (Mbira).

Daniel Tate (Electric Piano).

After a period of song writing and club/studio playing in Los Angeles, Douglas moved to Japan. He spent the next 6 years as a songwriter/producer/arranger as well as writing for T.V., Radio, and a variety of artists. He recorded for the Fun House Inc. then Japan's fifth largest recording company. It was here that he recorded and released his first album Bite The Bullet. Fun House boasted a healthy sales record for the album in Europe and Asia.

While in Japan he became a member of the Board of Directors of Sam Corporation, a multi-media company. He also hosted radio shows and wrote scores and jingles for many large corporate T.V. shows.

In 1992 Douglas moved to London, England as president of Sam Corp. U.K. and C.E.O of Master Rock Studios Where he collaborated with Gus Dugeon (renown producer of Elton John, XTC, David Bowie, Chris Rea and many others).

In 1995, after 11 productive years honing his skills in the recording industry, Douglas returned to his hometown of Victoria, B.C. to record his latest album of original music on the independent Canadian label, ragged pup records. After co-writing the songs for the album with Wyckham Porteous he gathered around him some of the finest players on the west coast to make the album. The players include many of the regular members of Sara McLachlan's band. At the same time Douglas co-wrote, with David Foster, the Vannessa Williams hit Where Do We Go From Here from the movie Eraser.

Genre - ROCK

Track Listing:

1. Light The Light
2. Stunned
3. Gotta Get It
4. Hey, Yesterday
5. Coming For You
6. Something For Now
7. Wasting Time
8. The Misadventures of Mr Frog
9. Time & the Other Day
10. Heard A Lie
11. Draw Steel
12. Light In Your Eyes

only 1 used cd available in excellent condition

Very Rare and Out of Print

Ford is a western Canadian prodigy, having performed in such bands as Junior Gone Wild and D.O.A., and now a part of the brilliant Veda Hille ensemble and the NoMeansNo side project Show Business Giants. A wildly brilliant and diverse guitarist and singer.

All tunes composed, played and recorded by Geoffrey Kelly at Basecamp Studio. Mixed by Colin Nairne with help/hindrance from Mr. Kelly at Basecamp Studio. Mastered & assembled by Colin Nairne at Red Room Studio.

Reviews

• DIRTY LINEN USA
  Issue #99 April/May 2002 By Tom Nelligan
  "Gringo Star is the debut solo disc from Scottish-born Vancouver raised flute & whistle player Geoffrey Kelly, who's best known for his work as the wind section of the bands Spirit of the West and the Paperboys. The material is all original instrumentals that confirm Kellys considerable compositional skills in creating something of a heady Canadian microbrew from fine imported Irish and Scottish ingredients. In addition to proficiently blowing into various wooden and metal tubes, he accompanies himself with mixes of guitars, keyboards, bass, and light percussion Some arrangements sound very traditional, like the moody air "The Lonely Biker"; others add jazzy backbeats like the cheerful reel "Sunflower Girl" and it's all great exhilarating music.
• ROCK N REEL MAGAZINE UK
  March/ April 2002 By Martin Gilham
  ".........all instrumental, all highly celtic, and all highly infectious with Geoffrey playing all the instruments - the spirit lives...."